Give your eye teeth for something/to do something

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idiom

To want something very much, to be willing to give up something precious to attain it.

I would give my eye teeth for a chance to work with a renowned artist like him.
Visual representation of "give your eye teeth for something/to do something" - To want something very much, to be willing to give up something precious to attain it

Often appears as...

  • give one's eye teeth for a chance
  • give one's eye teeth for an opportunity

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Idiomatic

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Intensity

The phrase denotes an intense desire or willingness to sacrifice greatly for something.

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She would give her eye teeth to meet her favorite author.
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Metaphorical

Used metaphorically; no one actually offers their teeth for exchange.

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I'd give my eye teeth for a vacation in the Bahamas right now.
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Hyperbolic

It's hyperbole, which means it's an exaggeration to make a point, not to be taken literally.

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He'd give his eye teeth for a promotion, he's worked so hard.
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